Take control of your credit score

It's been nearly impossible to think about much other than retirement, college or other savings in recent days. The pain has been all too acute and, unfortunately, the damage is not contained.

It may seem odd to think about your own credit worthiness at a time like this. But your credit score is something that you have a fair bit of control over, since it reflects your behavior as a borrower.

Right about now, focusing on something within your control may feel like real progress.